Serie B 2025-2026: Catanzaro-Palermo, the probable formations

Catanzaro and Palermo s take on each other in the first act of the Serie B playoff semifinals, with a spot in the promotion final at stake. A heated Derby del Sud will be staged at Ceravolo Stadium between two teams determined to chase the Serie A dream.

The Calabrian lineup led by Alberto Aquilani arrives at the appointment after a convincing 3-0 thrashing of Avellino in the preliminary round. The Rosaneri of Filippo Inzaghi, on the other hand, were able to skip the first round thanks to the fourth place they won in the regular season.

The rules reward the best placement in the standings: therefore, Catanzaro will have to close the doubleheader with at least a one-goal lead overall, while Palermo will also need only a perfectly tied situation after the 180 minutes to qualify for the final.

Probable lineups

Catanzaro (3-4-2-1): Pigliacelli; Cassandro, Antonini, Brighenti; Favasuli, Petriccione, Pontisso, Di Francesco; Liberali, Pittarello; Iemmello.
Coach: Alberto Aquilani.

Palermo (3-4-2-1): Joronen; Peda, Bani, Ceccaroni; Pierozzi, Segre, Ranocchia, Augello; Le Douaron, Palumbo; Pohjanpalo.
Coach: Filippo Inzaghi